Consumers
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Labelling news round-up (Issue 92)
A report finds British food industry food labelling schemes to be flawed, companies introduce a new carbon labelling system and Coca-Cola expands its labelling system to include caffeine content.
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Marketing news round-up
(Issue 92)
A study finds consumers are opting for products that suit their ethical values, Product (RED) is put under scrutiny for its marketing strategy and Morrisons launches its Eating Smarter campaign.
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Consumer News Round-Up
(Issue 91)
The importance of trust, ethical caffeine boosts and Victoria's Secret going green shows that consumers are changing the way they buy as well as the way they think.
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BITC sets the standard
for principled money-making
Mallen Baker of Business in the Community talks us through BITC's new Marketplace Principles framework, explaining how they help businesses get back onto the front foot in some of the ongoing CSR debates.
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Obesity news round-up -
issue 90
Food producers collaborate for school nutrition guidelines, Walt Disney to get strict on food endorsement and taskforces act to curb 'junk' advertising for children.
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Marketing news round-up -
issue 90
Wal-mart has been criticised for their 'wishlist' Christmas advertising, while Tesco stores will be promoting responsible drinking over the festive season and an ICC revision will mean ethical claims must be backed up with evidence.
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Consumer news round-up -
issue 90
Although research shows ethical food spending could hit £2bn this year, another report suggests supermarkets must make it easier for people to shop ethically. Meanwhile Levi Strauss launches its 100% organic jeans and Sainsbury's halts stock of endangered fish.
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Big Pharma under scrutiny
A code of ethics and more detailed social reports will bring responsible marketing a step closer in the pharmaceuticals industry.
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Letter from America
In Letter from America, The Corporate Citizenship Company's Michelle Dow asks whether Coca-Cola, Wal-Mart and BP can counter recent negative publicity with their CSR initiatives.
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UK doctors call for
alcohol advertising curbs
In the wake of official statistics showing a doubling of death-related alcohol in ten years, doctors call for curbs on advertising alcohol and price rises.
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Risks and rewards of
casino-led regeneration
Many will benefit from the liberalisation of the gambling laws, not least the UK Treasury. But for communities to benefit fully the casino operators will have to meet high standards of responsibility..
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